The Life Savers: A story of the United States life-saving service

"The Life Savers: A Story of the United States Life-Saving Service" by James Otis is a historical narrative that explores the heroic world of maritime rescue. It begins by tracing the development of the United States Life-Saving Service from its humble, volunteer beginnings to a structured organization that saves lives, emphasizing the pivotal role of figures like Captain Sumner I. Kimball. The book then tightens its focus to a specific, tense moment where a life-saving crew braces themselves against a fierce winter storm, ready to answer as a ship heads quickly toward disaster, spotlighting the inherent risks these brave individuals faced daily.